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Robsham Theater Arts Center Tickets

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Main Stage & Bonn Studio | Chestnut Hill, MA

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About Robsham Theater Arts Center

Robsham Theater Arts Center (RTAC) on the Boston College campus in Chestnut Hill offers a classic proscenium Main Stage with 567 total seats and a versatile Bonn Studio Theater for intimate performances. The venue also includes additional spaces at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway and Brighton Dance Studios, hosting a range of speakers, theater, and dance events throughout the year. Whether you’re a local, a campus visitor, or in town for a show, we’ve got you covered with seating guidance, parking tips, transit options, and recommended nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth, no-fuss visit.

RTAC hosts a diverse lineup—from legendary speakers to contemporary performances—featuring notable guests like Bob Hope, Madeleine Albright, Kal Penn, and Ken Burns, along with dance programs during Week of Dance and BC theatre productions. Secure your seats through our partnership network and enjoy convenient access via campus shuttles, nearby parking, and trusted local lodging and dining options. We’ll keep you informed with up-to-date venue details and straightforward, friendly service—like having a trusted friend in the business.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Robsham Main Stage seats 567 total (539 fixed orchestra seats; 22 jump seats that can be wheelchair spaces; 6 mobility seats).
  • Address: Robsham Theater Arts Center, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (lower campus).
  • Venue type: Main Stage is a proscenium theater; Bonn Studio Theater is a black-box space; RTAC also includes venues at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway and Brighton Dance Studios.
  • Seating chart: Main Stage seating is divided into two sections (lower 278 seats and upper 289 seats) with ADA seating; detailed chart/explanations are in the RTAC Venue Information Packet.
  • Parking: Visitor parking in Commonwealth Avenue Garage and Beacon Street Garage; a surface lot is onsite at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway for events.
  • Transit: Boston College shuttles serve the campus with a Commonwealth Ave route that includes Robsham Theater as a stop; riders can track shuttles via the Transloc app.
  • Nearby hotels: AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cleveland Circle; Courtyard Boston Brookline; Arcadian Brookline; The Boston Hotel; Beacon Inn; others listed in BC visit directions.
  • Notable events hosted: Notable speakers/performers include Bob Hope, Madeleine Albright, Kal Penn, George Takei, Tom Brokaw, Ken Burns, Don Henley, David McCullough, Cardinal O’Malley, Coretta Scott King, Livingston Taylor, Iron & Wine, and Ellis Paul; RTAC also hosts Week of Dance and BC theatre productions.